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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed solidarity with the United Kingdom following the deadly explosion in Manchester. Trump called the person or people who carried out the attack "evil losers." (The Associated Press)

World leaders react to Manchester bombing

World leaders are expressing solidarity and condemnation following a suicide bombing at a concert that killed 22 people and injured dozens more in Manchester on Monday night.

Queen Elizabeth II has expressed her deepest sympathy to all the victims of the “dreadful” event.

“The whole nation has been shocked by the death and injury in Manchester last night of so many people, adult and children, who had just been enjoying a concert,” the monarch said in a statement.

She also thanked the members of the emergency services and expressed her admiration to the people of Manchester for the humanity and compassion they showed during the bombing.

U.S. President Donald Trump has also addressed the attack, calling the perpetrators as “evil losers” in a joint news conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem.

“I extend my deepest condolences to those so terribly injured in this terrorist attack and to the many killed and the families, so many families, of the victims,” Trump said.

He also took to Twitter saying the United States stand in absolute solidarity with the people of the United Kingdom.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the attack will strengthen Germany’s determination to continue working together with the United Kingdom.

“It is incomprehensible that someone could use a joyful pop concert to kill or seriously injure so many people. I would like to convey my sincere condolences to all victims and those affected,” Merkel said in a statement.

The German chancellor also reassured the people of the U.K. that Germany stands shoulder to shoulder with them.

Flags are at half-mast today at the European Commission to mourn the attack in Manchester. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said the “cowardly attacks” will strengthen their commitment to work with Britain to defeat terrorists.

In a letter to British Prime Minister Theresa May, Juncker said, “It breaks my heart to think that, once again, terrorism has sought to instil fear where there should be joy, to sow division where young people and families should be coming together in celebration.”

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready to bolster anti-terrorism co-operation with Britain in a statement to May.

“We firmly condemn this cynical, inhuman crime. We expect that those behind it will not escape the punishment they deserve,” Putin said in a statement published by the Kremlin.

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Former British prime minister David Cameron posted on Twitter, “My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all the victims of last night’s horrendous attack in Manchester and their loved ones.”

In a brief statement on Twitter, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canadians are shocked by the horrific attack in Manchester. He asked Canadians to “keep victims and their families in your thoughts.”

Flags at Canada House in the U.K. have been lowered to half-mast.

In a telegram, Pope Francis said he is dismayed by the “barbaric” attack in Manchester.

Francis expressed his “heartfelt solidarity with all those affected by this senseless act of violence” and commended the “generous efforts” of emergency and security personnel.

Francis offered assurances of his prayers for the dead and injured.

French President Emmanuel Macron took to Twitter to send his thoughts to the British people, the victims and their loved ones. He said France and Britain will fight terrorism together.

Former U.N. secretary-general Kofi Annan says the world must stand together against extremists and terrorists responsible for the Manchester attacks.

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“Terrorists have been around, but they’ve always lost, and they will lose this time, too. It may take time, but they will lose,” Annan told the Associated Press.

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